Responsorial Psalm (Psalm 136)
R.    His mercy endures forever.


Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good,
 for his mercy endures forever;


Give thanks to the God of gods,
 for his mercy endures forever;


Give thanks to the LORD of lords,
 for his mercy endures forever.


R.    His mercy endures forever.

The Psalms teach us to sing God’s praises while recalling the great story of God’s salvation. The purpose of course is to remember so that we don’t forget.